Teaching Assistant / Learning and Therapeutic Partner (LTP)

Teaching Assistant / Learning and Therapeutic Partner (LTP)

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing

Client: Lift Crescent View (Part of Lift Schools)

Location: Clyde Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5QH

Position Type: Fixed Term | Part-Time (22 Hours/Week, 39 Weeks/Year – Term Time Only)

Salary: £13,886.00 – £14,801.00 per annum (Actual Salary) + Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Lift Schools Benefits

Key Dates: Closing Date: 24 October 2026

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing is seeking an empathetic, resilient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant / Learning and Therapeutic Partner (LTP) to join our client, Lift Crescent View in Cheltenham.

In this specialist role, you will work within small classes (8–10 pupils) across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Working alongside teachers, pastoral leads, and multi-agency professionals, you will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build self-esteem, regulate emotions, and develop independent learning habits in a safe, nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning & SEMH Support: Assist pupils with SEND and SEMH needs to access lesson content and achieve their individual academic and personal development goals.

• 1:1 & Small Group Interventions: Guide targeted learning activities and therapeutic interventions to raise self-esteem, confidence, and emotional regulation.

• Positive Relationship & Behavior Support: Build trusted, caring relationships with pupils, promoting positive behavior and a calm classroom environment.

• Collaborative Planning: Work alongside classroom teachers to guide lessons, evaluate student progress, and adapt learning strategies to meet individual pupil needs.

• Partnership Engagement: Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents, and carers to ensure holistic support for every child's educational journey.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications & Training:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, or willingness to work towards functional skills qualifications.

  • Basic IT proficiency and a desire to deepen your understanding of child development and SEMH strategies.

  • Funded Training Included: As this post is over 20 hours per week, candidates who do not already hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification will be fully supported to complete their Level 3 Training upon appointment!

• Personal Attributes & Experience:

  • Extensive prior school experience is not required—we welcome individuals with transferable skills, a strong willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

  • Resilient, patient, empathetic, and reflective approach with a calm, reassuring presence in the classroom.

Career Pathways & Benefits

• Professional Development: Beyond fully funded Level 3 TA qualification pathways, staff have clear internal progression routes, including Level 5 apprenticeships and Initial Teacher Training (ITT) opportunities.

• About Lift Crescent View: Rated Good by Ofsted, Lift Crescent View is a specialist provision led by Principal Liz Oakey. Ofsted recognized that "staff know the pupils well. They use this knowledge to raise pupils' self-esteem and ensure they are ready to learn."

• Lift Schools Network: Part of a national multi-academy trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools educating over 33,000 pupils. Offers enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), health/wellbeing perks, and network discounts.